Fort Scott 556 NATO 62gr TUI Copper Solid – Proven 20 Round Box

Description

The Fort Scott 556 NATO 62gr TUI Copper load is a 20 round box of 5.56 NATO ammunition from Fort Scott Munitions, an American company in Fort Scott, Kansas. It uses a 62 grain Solid Copper Spun (SCS) bullet with the company’s Tumble Upon Impact design, and Fort Scott lists a test velocity of 3,200 fps from a 24 inch barrel with a 1:7 twist.

Fort Scott 556 NATO 62gr TUI Copper Overview

56 NATO load, tested at 3,200 fps from a 24 inch barrel with a 1:7 twist. The Solid Copper Spun bullet is designed to tumble once it strikes, producing a wide wound path without breaking apart, and it keeps nearly all of its weight. That combination appeals to AR-15 owners looking for a lead-free round for home defense or for coyotes and other predators. Copper is denser than brass, so this bullet is slightly shorter than Fort Scott’s brass 62 grain option, which can help in barrels with somewhat slower twist rates.

How TUI Works

Fort Scott’s patented Tumble Upon Impact (TUI) design works differently from an expanding hunting bullet. Rather than mushrooming, the lathe-turned copper bullet is engineered so it begins to yaw and tumble shortly after it enters a target. A tumbling bullet presents its full length as it travels, creating a large wound channel while retaining its weight because it does not fragment or shed petals. That means deep, consistent penetration and no lead fragments in game meat.

Non-Lead Construction

Because the bullet is a single piece of copper turned on a lathe, it contains no lead core. That makes it compliant in areas that restrict lead ammunition for hunting and reduces lead exposure at the range. Monolithic bullets are longer than lead-core bullets of the same weight, so Fort Scott tunes seating depth and powder charge for each load.

Firearm Compatibility

Fire this ammunition in rifles chambered for 5.56 NATO or 223 Wylde. Rifles marked only 223 Remington may not be rated for 5.56 NATO pressure, so check the barrel marking and maker’s guidance. Fast twist barrels such as 1:7 or 1:8 are ideal; test accuracy in 1:9 barrels and avoid 1:12. Never use it in a 300 Blackout firearm, and keep magazines for the two calibers clearly marked.

Accuracy and Testing

Every rifle has its own preferences. Before you hunt with this load, fire several groups at your usual distance to confirm point of impact. Solid copper bullets often shoot to a different point than lead-core ammunition of the same weight, so a fresh zero check is always worth the time, and clean copper fouling from the bore if accuracy starts to drift.

Recoil and Shootability

Recoil is light and muzzle rise is minimal in a typical AR-15, so fast follow-up shots are easy. Indoors, the blast from any 5.56 load is significant; hearing protection is important for training.

Made in the USA

Fort Scott Munitions designs and manufactures its bullets and loaded ammunition in Kansas. The company holds patents on its tumbling bullet technology and offers it across a wide range of handgun and rifle calibers.

Storage and Care

Store ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box, away from solvents and lubricants. Inspect cartridges before use and set aside any with dents, corrosion or loose bullets.

Specifications

• Brand: Fort Scott Munitions
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Bullet weight: 62 grain
• Bullet type: Solid Copper Spun (SCS) Tumble Upon Impact (TUI)
• Test velocity: 3,200 fps
• Test barrel / twist: 24 inch / 1:7
• Count: 20 rounds per box
• Lead-free projectile
• UPC: 753677048263
• Made in the USA

Before You Buy

Federal law requires buyers of rifle ammunition to be at least 18 years old when buying from a licensed dealer. Some states and cities restrict ammunition purchases, require background checks or limit shipping, so check your local rules before you order.

Who It Is For

The Fort Scott 556 NATO 62gr TUI Copper is a great fit for AR-15 owners who want a lead-free 5.56 NATO tumbling bullet for home defense, predators or ranges that restrict lead.

Buy the Fort Scott 556 NATO 62gr TUI Copper at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Fort Scott 556 NATO 62gr TUI Copper online and we will ship it to you where state and local law allow, or browse our full selection of ammunition for more rifle loads. For factory details, visit Fort Scott Munitions.